Backup & Restore3 min readβ€’Updated September 2026β€’Reviewed 2026-09-27

How to Download Backup of Home Directory, MySQL, or Email Only

Partial backups allow you to download only what you need, such as your MySQL database or public_html directory, saving local disk space and download time.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Navigate to cPanel > Backup

Log into your cPanel account and select 'Backup' in the Files section.

2

Download Home Directory Backup

Under 'Partial Backups', click the 'Home Directory' button. Your browser will instantly begin downloading a compressed archive of your entire home directory.

3

Download Specific MySQL Databases

In the 'Download a MySQL Database Backup' table, click the name of any database you want to export. cPanel streams a raw .sql.gz dump immediately.

4

Download Email Forwarders & Filters

Click your domain name under 'Email Forwarders' to export a copy of all routing configurations.

See Also

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